8-K 1 form8k-75729_ubnk.htm FORM 8-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2006 


United Financial Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Federal
  
000-51369
  
83-0395247
(State or Other Jurisdiction
  
(Commission File No.)
  
(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)
      
Identification No.)
         
95 Elm Street, West Springfield, Massachusetts
  
01089
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (413) 787-1700

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 



Item 8.01     Other Events.

On March 29, 2006 United Financial Bancorp, Inc. announced plans to open a new branch in Westfield, Massachusetts. A press release announcing the branch, as well as the Company’s plans to expand its current Westfield, Massachusetts office, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced therein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.


Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)       Not Applicable.

(b)       Not Applicable.

(c)       Exhibits.


 
    Exhibit No.
Description
 
         99.1
Press Release dated March 29, 2006
 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 
     
UNITED FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
         
         
         
DATE:
March 29, 2006
  
By:
/s/ Richard B. Collins
       
Richard B. Collins
       
President and Chief Executive Officer